Senior Pastry Chef de Partie

Wild Dreams Hospitality; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Live-out position

Refined luxury kitchen environment

Job summary

Wild Dreams Hospitality in Stellenbosch seeks an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie to craft refined desserts under Head Chef guidance. The role involves mentoring Demi Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs in a high-end kitchen and ensuring top-quality pastry presentation.

Strong HACCP knowledge and time-management are essential. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years in pastry, a Chef Diploma in pastry, and reside in the Cape Winelands area or nearby.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and a Chef Certificate/Diploma, preferably in pastry.
• 2 to 3 years’ experience as Pastry Chef de Partie.
• Excellent attention to detail and presentation.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership and communication skills, with the ability to train and guide junior chefs.
• Sound knowledge of HACCP, food hygiene, and health and safety standards.
• Must live in the Cape Winelands or close surrounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present pastries and desserts to the highest standard.
• Ensure mise-en-place is fresh and ready on time.
• Decorate pastries and ensure correct portioning, garnishing, and presentation.
• Assist in developing new dishes, recipes, and presentation techniques.
• Supervise, guide, and train Demi Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs.
• Manage stock levels, ingredient orders, deliveries, and par stock.
• Control food quality, portion sizes, waste, and costs.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, hygiene, and health and safety requirements.
• Keep the pastry section clean, organised, and efficient.
• Promote teamwork and cooperation within the kitchen and across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Planning & organisation

Problem solving

Communication

Training juniors

Education

Grade 12

Chef Certificate/Diploma (pastry)

Job description

This role is based in the Stellenbosch area and suits an experienced pastry professional who can produce refined desserts to the Head Chef’s specifications, while guiding and training junior chefs in a high-end kitchen.

Core Criteria

• Grade 12 and a Chef Certificate/Diploma, preferably in pastry
• Preferably 2 to 3 years’ experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie
• Excellent attention to detail and presentation
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Leadership and communication skills, with the ability to train and guide junior chefs
• Experience in, or the ability to work with, distinguished luxury clientele
• Sound knowledge of HACCP, food hygiene, and health and safety standards
• Comfortable working with diverse cultures and religions
• Honest, accountable, self-disciplined, punctual, and reliable
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• Must live in the Cape Winelands or close surrounds

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present pastries and desserts to the highest standard
• Ensure mise-en-place is fresh and ready on time
• Decorate pastries and ensure correct portioning, garnishing, and presentation
• Assist in developing new dishes, recipes, and presentation techniques
• Supervise, guide, and train Demi Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs
• Manage stock levels, ingredient orders, deliveries, and par stock
• Control food quality, portion sizes, waste, and costs
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, hygiene, and health and safety requirements
• Keep the pastry section clean, organised, and efficient
• Promote teamwork and cooperation within the kitchen and across departments

On Offer

• Salary: negotiable, depending on experience
• Live-out position
• Opportunity to work in a refined luxury kitchen environment